A Wemyss Ware ceramic seated pig painted by Joseph (Joe) Nekola, typically modelled seated on its haunches sponged with black markings, painted 'Wemyss. Made in England', 10.5"h x 17.5"l. Provenance: The Estate of Eddi Van Auken, Danville, California Note: Joseph Nekola was a decorator of Wemyss ceramic pigs, carrying on the distinctive hand-painted style established by his father, Karel Nekola, the original renowned artist for Wemyss Ware. After his father's death, Joseph continued decorating these popular pigs, primarily at the Bovey Pottery in England.